Italdesign recently teased a stylish new coupe and
now we know what to expect when the car is officially unveiled at the Geneva
Motor Show. Dubbed the DaVinci, the concept is an elegant coupe which features
sleek and contemporary styling. While
the front fascia is a bit aggressive, the rest of the car is handsome as it
features soft flowing lines and gentle curves.
The dynamic styling continues outback as the concept
has muscular haunches and a massive diffuser. One of the most notable features
are the gullwing doors which open to reveal a luxurious four-seat interior.
Drivers sit behind a flat-bottomed steering wheel
which appears to feature a number of touch-sensitive controls. Behind the wheel
is a fairly ordinary looking digital instrument cluster. One of the more interesting
things about the DaVinci concept is its Alcantara upholstery which has buttons,
controls and displays mounted behind the fabric. This means users touch
Alcantara rather than a plastic button or a chrome switch.
The DaVinci a small passenger side
infotainment system and a tablet-style screen that protrudes from the floating
center console. Other notable features include metallic trim and stylish air
vents.
While the concept is pretty interesting, it won’t be
going into production – at least not right away. According to Autocar, which
pulled their story quickly after publishing, the DaVinci is a vehicle that
could be used by other automakers. It can reportedly be put into production with
very minor changes and it has been designed to accommodate both conventional
and electric powertrains.
The more traditional of the two is envisioned to
have a 4.0-liter V8 engine and an all-wheel drive system. The electric variant,
on the other hand, could have front and rear electric motors which are powered
by a battery pack which is mounted underneath the floor. It remains unclear if any
companies are interested in the platform and there’s no word on potential
specifications as there are a number of variables in play.
